Anger Management Therapists in Sahuarita, AZ
I help you navigate the heavy intersection of faith, identity, and trauma. If you are untangling your life from intricate religious systems, I offer a supportive space to honor your journey. I specialize in the nuanced transition of a Crisis of Faith, providing a soft landing for those Questioning or seeking Cult Recovery and healing from Masonic ties.
Whether you are managing a DID System with Alters or healing from Betrayal Trauma, I provide an affirming space. Using IFS, EMDR, and ACT, we’ll work to reclaim your autonomy and build a life rooted in your values.
I help you navigate the heavy intersection of faith, identity, and trauma. If you are untangling your life from intricate religious systems, I offer a supportive space to honor your journey. I specialize in the nuanced transition of a Crisis of Faith, providing a soft landing for those Questioning or seeking Cult Recovery and healing from Masonic ties.
Whether you are managing a DID System with Alters or healing from Betrayal Trauma, I provide an affirming space. Using IFS, EMDR, and ACT, we’ll work to reclaim your autonomy and build a life rooted in your values.
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making.
I have an eclectic approach and I am skilled at cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy, reality therapy, grief therapy, and family therapy. I also am experienced at providing a wide variety of therapy groups including: depression, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and substance abuse.
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making.
I have an eclectic approach and I am skilled at cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy, reality therapy, grief therapy, and family therapy. I also am experienced at providing a wide variety of therapy groups including: depression, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and substance abuse.
Facing difficult emotional and interpersonal challenges in our lives can be frightening, but can also be a time for growth and healing. Talking with someone who listens without judgement, understands your concerns and helps you clarify issues can be invaluable. I am a culturally competent therapist working with various population having experience with serving adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, those suffering from chronic illness, and those struggling with concerns around sexuality.
Facing difficult emotional and interpersonal challenges in our lives can be frightening, but can also be a time for growth and healing. Talking with someone who listens without judgement, understands your concerns and helps you clarify issues can be invaluable. I am a culturally competent therapist working with various population having experience with serving adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, those suffering from chronic illness, and those struggling with concerns around sexuality.
Shelly (Michele) McCullough-Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CGP, CIHMP
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
It can be a bit challenging reaching out for help, but I would be honored to provide the therapeutic support in your journey to wellness. I provide therapy with a solution focus and strength based flair. I believe you want to be the best version of yourself you can imagine. As your therapist, together, we can work through obstacles which are challenging at present. I offer compassion, understanding, as well as a kind and direct approach to ensure each minute we meet is valuable to your well-being.
It can be a bit challenging reaching out for help, but I would be honored to provide the therapeutic support in your journey to wellness. I provide therapy with a solution focus and strength based flair. I believe you want to be the best version of yourself you can imagine. As your therapist, together, we can work through obstacles which are challenging at present. I offer compassion, understanding, as well as a kind and direct approach to ensure each minute we meet is valuable to your well-being.
If you’ve been carrying the weight of your past for far too long, and you’re ready for life to feel lighter, safer, and more connected again, you’re in the right place. Many of the adults I work with describe feeling stuck caught in cycles of anxiety, emotional reactivity, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from themselves and others. They’ve survived trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, grief, or overwhelming life experiences, and they’re looking for a space where healing feels possible, supported, and genuinely safe.
If you’ve been carrying the weight of your past for far too long, and you’re ready for life to feel lighter, safer, and more connected again, you’re in the right place. Many of the adults I work with describe feeling stuck caught in cycles of anxiety, emotional reactivity, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from themselves and others. They’ve survived trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, grief, or overwhelming life experiences, and they’re looking for a space where healing feels possible, supported, and genuinely safe.
Trauma can happen to anyone, regardless of age, status, gender, race, etc. If you have found that you have experienced something that continues to impact your well-being, I would be honored to walk along side you in your empowering journey to healing. It is a human right to live a life infused with peace and self-love and we can accomplish your goals together. I take a trauma-informed, person-centered, compassionate approach to my work and join my clients in their healing through empowerment and provision of reparative experiences.
Trauma can happen to anyone, regardless of age, status, gender, race, etc. If you have found that you have experienced something that continues to impact your well-being, I would be honored to walk along side you in your empowering journey to healing. It is a human right to live a life infused with peace and self-love and we can accomplish your goals together. I take a trauma-informed, person-centered, compassionate approach to my work and join my clients in their healing through empowerment and provision of reparative experiences.
Beginning therapy is a big step and can feel intimidating. I congratulate you for taking this step and look forward to supporting you in your healing. In my practice, I specialize in working with adults and older adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, grief and the complex challenges that life transitions can bring. I am excited to help you navigate this journey when you are ready and would look to provide you a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help you reach your goals.
Beginning therapy is a big step and can feel intimidating. I congratulate you for taking this step and look forward to supporting you in your healing. In my practice, I specialize in working with adults and older adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, grief and the complex challenges that life transitions can bring. I am excited to help you navigate this journey when you are ready and would look to provide you a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help you reach your goals.
Anxiety disorders, stress management, depression, trauma, anger management and emotional regulation, self esteem, self compassion, adjustment disorders, coping with change along with student, family and parenting concerns are my counseling specialties.
As an experienced mental health and telemental health counselor, working with adults, young and elderly, my goal is to help you to live a happy and healthy life. I have traveled, studied and lived in U.S., Mexico and Europe, speaking other languages. I am culturally aware and a sensitive individual full of empathy and respect for all people. I work only virtually and am experienced in counseling students online, providing telemental health for all ages in my private practice and others online as well as teaching as a University Instructor. My ideal client is you!
Anxiety disorders, stress management, depression, trauma, anger management and emotional regulation, self esteem, self compassion, adjustment disorders, coping with change along with student, family and parenting concerns are my counseling specialties.
As an experienced mental health and telemental health counselor, working with adults, young and elderly, my goal is to help you to live a happy and healthy life. I have traveled, studied and lived in U.S., Mexico and Europe, speaking other languages. I am culturally aware and a sensitive individual full of empathy and respect for all people. I work only virtually and am experienced in counseling students online, providing telemental health for all ages in my private practice and others online as well as teaching as a University Instructor. My ideal client is you!
I know that therapy can often be a daunting process and finding the right therapist is not always easy. I bring nearly 14 years of therapeutic experience to help you achieve your goals in therapy.
I know that therapy can often be a daunting process and finding the right therapist is not always easy. I bring nearly 14 years of therapeutic experience to help you achieve your goals in therapy.
I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents presenting with a variety of challenges: OCD, anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships, parenting, divorce, singles/dating and anger.
My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to explore the issues you find challenging in your life. I am supportive, non-judgmental, and client centered. I will help you navigate turning points, identify your strengths, and gain the tools and confidence you need to experience satisfaction with your life. We will work together to make sense of the road blocks preventing you from being your authentic self, and you will learn new skills to help manage difficulties when they occur. Together we can turn your current situation into the life you want and deserve.
I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents presenting with a variety of challenges: OCD, anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships, parenting, divorce, singles/dating and anger.
My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to explore the issues you find challenging in your life. I am supportive, non-judgmental, and client centered. I will help you navigate turning points, identify your strengths, and gain the tools and confidence you need to experience satisfaction with your life. We will work together to make sense of the road blocks preventing you from being your authentic self, and you will learn new skills to help manage difficulties when they occur. Together we can turn your current situation into the life you want and deserve.
With 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults, young adults, and teens navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationships. My approach is pragmatic and straightforward. It focuses on making the change process as clear and effective as possible.
With 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults, young adults, and teens navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationships. My approach is pragmatic and straightforward. It focuses on making the change process as clear and effective as possible.
Do you want to learn how to make meaningful changes so you can have the life and relationships you want? We face many difficulties in life. Many of these difficulties are not our fault. Other difficulties we start to notice repeating in our lives, and we start to realize we likely have a part in this difficulty recurring in our life. We end up in similar relationships with different people, or we change jobs but end up having a similar difficulty at our new job. Or, maybe you want to be proactive and prevent this from happening. Do you want to learn about yourself so you can learn to have the relationships and life you really want?
Do you want to learn how to make meaningful changes so you can have the life and relationships you want? We face many difficulties in life. Many of these difficulties are not our fault. Other difficulties we start to notice repeating in our lives, and we start to realize we likely have a part in this difficulty recurring in our life. We end up in similar relationships with different people, or we change jobs but end up having a similar difficulty at our new job. Or, maybe you want to be proactive and prevent this from happening. Do you want to learn about yourself so you can learn to have the relationships and life you really want?
I'm dedicated to helping people maximize their potential and reach important goals. I prefer moving forward instead of examining the past. Many years of experience with individuals, couples, and families has encouraged me to be optimistic about people and life. Clients describe their coaching experiences with me as rewarding, practical, and fun. It would be a genuine pleasure to know you and share your journey whatever your goal. I am an Academy For Eating Disorders Fellow with 30 plus years experience as a Marriage & Family Therapist and a K-12 school Guidance counselor licensed in Pennsylvania before moving to Arizona.
I'm dedicated to helping people maximize their potential and reach important goals. I prefer moving forward instead of examining the past. Many years of experience with individuals, couples, and families has encouraged me to be optimistic about people and life. Clients describe their coaching experiences with me as rewarding, practical, and fun. It would be a genuine pleasure to know you and share your journey whatever your goal. I am an Academy For Eating Disorders Fellow with 30 plus years experience as a Marriage & Family Therapist and a K-12 school Guidance counselor licensed in Pennsylvania before moving to Arizona.
Do you feel like you’re functioning — but only just? On the outside, everything might look fine — work is stable, relationships are intact — yet inside you feel worn down, constantly on alert, or disconnected from the joy and presence you once had. Maybe you’ve been pushing through, telling yourself you should feel better by now, only to find that anxiety, self-criticism, or old habits keep showing up in ways that drain your energy and quiet your voice.
Do you feel like you’re functioning — but only just? On the outside, everything might look fine — work is stable, relationships are intact — yet inside you feel worn down, constantly on alert, or disconnected from the joy and presence you once had. Maybe you’ve been pushing through, telling yourself you should feel better by now, only to find that anxiety, self-criticism, or old habits keep showing up in ways that drain your energy and quiet your voice.
If you are looking for a therapist who takes your faith seriously as part of the healing process, you are in the right place. I offer Catholic-Christian integrated counseling for clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and the deeper questions of vocation and meaning. My doctoral research moral psychology, as well as my experience with forgiveness research, informs my work, bringing a unique depth and practicality to the process.
If you are looking for a therapist who takes your faith seriously as part of the healing process, you are in the right place. I offer Catholic-Christian integrated counseling for clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and the deeper questions of vocation and meaning. My doctoral research moral psychology, as well as my experience with forgiveness research, informs my work, bringing a unique depth and practicality to the process.
At Sunshine Psychotherapy, LLC, I serve as both Owner and Lead Clinician, bringing over 20 years of expertise in addiction counseling to every client interaction. I am independently licensed in Arizona and nationally recognized as a Master Addiction Counselor. My work centers on supporting individuals and their families facing addiction related issues. I am equally dedicated to trauma and while my focus is on adult clients, I also extend my expertise to adolescents when addiction is a key concern. I am passionate about personalized, integrative care that honors every facet of the individual’s journey toward recovery.
At Sunshine Psychotherapy, LLC, I serve as both Owner and Lead Clinician, bringing over 20 years of expertise in addiction counseling to every client interaction. I am independently licensed in Arizona and nationally recognized as a Master Addiction Counselor. My work centers on supporting individuals and their families facing addiction related issues. I am equally dedicated to trauma and while my focus is on adult clients, I also extend my expertise to adolescents when addiction is a key concern. I am passionate about personalized, integrative care that honors every facet of the individual’s journey toward recovery.
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Are anger or out-of-control anxiety/depression negatively impacting how you live?
Ethos Counseling Services is here to help you be your best self and enhance essential relationships that give life meaning and purpose. We offer individual and couples counseling. We specialize in Anger Management and Christian counseling (upon request). If convenience or distance are concerns, we offer therapy through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing.
Are anger or out-of-control anxiety/depression negatively impacting how you live?
Ethos Counseling Services is here to help you be your best self and enhance essential relationships that give life meaning and purpose. We offer individual and couples counseling. We specialize in Anger Management and Christian counseling (upon request). If convenience or distance are concerns, we offer therapy through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing.
I help couples and individuals with anger management, anxiety, depression and other mood issues.
Maximize your true potential.
I help you build the skills that move you beyond feeling stuck and support the healing of generational and intergenerational trauma. My trauma-informed and culturally grounded approach guides you in releasing legacy burdens and reconnecting with your inherent strength and dignity.
You deserve a life with joy, hope, and purpose. Healing is your birthright. The only thing you have to lose is that which no longer serves your well-being.
I help couples and individuals with anger management, anxiety, depression and other mood issues.
Maximize your true potential.
I help you build the skills that move you beyond feeling stuck and support the healing of generational and intergenerational trauma. My trauma-informed and culturally grounded approach guides you in releasing legacy burdens and reconnecting with your inherent strength and dignity.
You deserve a life with joy, hope, and purpose. Healing is your birthright. The only thing you have to lose is that which no longer serves your well-being.
Rebecca works with couples, families, adolescents ages 11 and older, and individuals, with a particular passion for helping couples and families strengthen communication and connection.
Rebecca works with couples, families, adolescents ages 11 and older, and individuals, with a particular passion for helping couples and families strengthen communication and connection.
People I work with feel stuck — anxiety, obsessive thinking, anger, relationship conflict, or the lingering effects of betrayal.
If you’re constantly in your head—overthinking, second-guessing, replaying conversations long after they’re over—you’re not alone.
I work with creatives, sensitive people, and high-functioning adults who struggle with self-doubt, low motivation, and a harsh inner critic. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or like you can’t get out of your own way.
I help people quiet the mental noise, shift the patterns that keep them stuck, and build a more supportive relationship with themselves.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out. If this resonates, send me a message and we’ll set up a consultation.
People I work with feel stuck — anxiety, obsessive thinking, anger, relationship conflict, or the lingering effects of betrayal.
If you’re constantly in your head—overthinking, second-guessing, replaying conversations long after they’re over—you’re not alone.
I work with creatives, sensitive people, and high-functioning adults who struggle with self-doubt, low motivation, and a harsh inner critic. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or like you can’t get out of your own way.
I help people quiet the mental noise, shift the patterns that keep them stuck, and build a more supportive relationship with themselves.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out. If this resonates, send me a message and we’ll set up a consultation.
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How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.